Surgical Coordinator

Surgical CoordinatorTexan Eye Far West - Austin, TX 78731OverviewLevel Experienced Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category Health CareDescriptionComprehensive EyeCare Partners is one of the nations largest vision care management service organization. CompEye is focused on providing best-in-class, full-spectrum practice management and administrative services to its affiliated physicians and practices in support of their mission to deliver clinical excellence. Our mission is to build nation's preeminent eye care services company by partnering with world class physicians, driving superior clinical and surgical outcomes, and optimizing the patient experience.Position SummaryThe Surgical Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of scheduling surgical procedures and daily operations of the facility. This position also includes material management responsibilities and inventory control.Roles and ResponsibilitiesCounsel patients regarding all aspects of surgery including eye drop instructions, instructions for day of surgery, and post-operative instructionsCollects all pertinent information for upcoming surgery, such as bookings, lens orders, insurance, H&Ps, and signed consent forms, and transfers to surgical facility.Runs accurate calculations as required, i.e. LASIK, RK, Toric, and other calculations as indicated.If assigned to surgeon, maintains their surgical schedule and addresses requests in a timely manner.Answer all telephone inquiries from patients, their families, or primary care physicians and Shared Care doctors concerning surgery and/or related concerns.Perform other tasks as assigned.Experience RequirementsOne year experience in a surgical specialty practice, ophthalmology preferred.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong organization with attention to detail.Demonstrates computer literacy.Capable of meeting high volume of patient surgical scheduling.Good attitude, professionalism, promote team cohesion.Education RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalentPhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.BenefitsGenerous Paid Time OffMedical, dental and vision benefitsPaid HolidaysCompany paid life insurance401(K)Paid mileage between practices during work hourOn-going education available including certification reimbursementDiscount Programs Including Vision discounts on products and services